Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0832

Location

أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.81374, 36.60964
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R735RS828)

One woman died and between two and eight other civilians were injured in  airstrikes on Ariha, according to local sources. While most sources said that Russia was responsible, LCCSY blamed the Assad regime.

The Shaam News Network reported that one woman was killed and two other civilians injured in Russian strikes on Ariha.

Other sources, including Qasioun also said that Russia was responsible.

Orient News said that as many as eight civilians were wounding in addition to one killed.

However, according to LCCSY, the attack was carried out by the regime. It also put the death toll at one with several more injured.

According to Abarah Press, “Russian and regime warplanes” killed one woman and injured five other non-combatants.

 

Victims

Family members (1)

Name unknown

Individuals

Ms. Ibtisam Qorbi
Adult female killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
2–8

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Ariha (أريحا), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.81374, 36.60964. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between June 1st – 31st 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (5)